Tottenham have scouted Kluivert extensively since 2016 despite the youngster only making his first-team breakthrough in January 2017. Spurs regard the Eredivisie club as a key source of player recruitment having enjoyed success with the signings of Jan Vertonghen, Christian Eriksen and most recently, Davinson Sanchez. But United boss Jose Mourinho is reported to have held a private discussion with Kluivert about the possibility of a summer move to Old Trafford. Kluivert and Mourinho were seen deep in conversation following last season’s Europa League final where Kluivert failed to get onto the pitch in his side’s 2-0 defeat.

What type of player is he?

Predominantly a left winger, Kluivert is equally capable on his right foot as he is with his left. The Dutch midfielder has previously spoken about his footballing idols and named Cristiano Ronaldo as the player he looks up to the most. At 5ft 6inches, Kluivert does not possess the physical frame of the former Manchester United winger, but he does offer a frightening collection of tricks to compliment his blistering pace. The 18-year-old is no pushover, though, keeping his balance even in the most challenging of situations. Kluivert appears to have the determination and tenacity to settle in Europe’s most physical league.

How could he fit in at Manchester United or Tottenham?

Both clubs are in desperate need of wide players who can offer something different to the central playmakers they currently possess. United have deployed Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial on the flanks or utilised fullbacks as their source of width in their attacking play. Jesse Lingard is arguably the only player who could be regarded as a natural wide player in the Red Devils’ squad, but he is another player who has thrived in more central positions. Tottenham could also do with a pacey winger that would stretch the play when the likes of Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen are unable to breakthrough opposition defences. Erik Lamela represents Mauricio Pochettino’s only viable wide option and recently allowed Georges-Kevin N'Koudou to join Burnley on loan for the rest of the season. Kluivert’s arrival would allow Spurs to change their formation with more regularity and give opposition teams something else to prepare for.